Trayveon Williams

Free agent RB Trayveon Williams worked out for the Texans on Thursday.

NBC Houston’s Aaron Wilson reports that Williams’ former teammate, RB Chris Evans, also worked out for the Texans on Thursday. Both Williams (2019-2023) and Evans (2021-2023) served as Joe Mixon’s backups with the Bengals in prior seasons, and one would assume Mixon is a fan of the Texans’ dual-tryout. Wilson’s pre-draft reports indicated that the Texans hoped to draft a speedy receiving back, and although the team did add a capable pass-catching back in former USC RB Woody Marks, he lacks elite speed. The Texans are seemingly intent on adding someone for Marks to compete with, though neither Williams nor Evans would be more than a deep-league bench stash if one is signed and manages to beat out the rookie.